The Brown Berets were originally formed in the 1960s to promote Mexican-American rights.

The Brown Berets were originally formed in the 1960s to promote Mexican-American rights.

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The Brown Berets have been protesting new development in the Second Ward.

The Brown Berets have been protesting new development in the Second Ward.

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The Brown Berets have been protesting new development in the Second Ward.

The Brown Berets have been protesting new development in the Second Ward.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Brown Berets were originally formed in the 1960s to promote Mexican-American rights.

The Brown Berets were originally formed in the 1960s to promote Mexican-American rights.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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According to their recruiting literature, Houston’s Brown Berets were part of a Texas branch of a national Brown Beret movement with members in California, Colorado and New Mexico who demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights. less

According to their recruiting literature, Houston’s Brown Berets were part of a Texas branch of a national Brown Beret movement with members in California, Colorado and New Mexico who demonstrated and fought ... more

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The Brown Berets have been organizing protests in the East End.

The Brown Berets have been organizing protests in the East End.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Brown Berets have been organizing protests in the East End.

The Brown Berets have been organizing protests in the East End.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Brown Berets are fighting against development in the East End.

The Brown Berets are fighting against development in the East End.

Photo: Carlos Calbillo

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The Brown Berets are fighting against development in the East End.

The Brown Berets are fighting against development in the East End.

Photo: Carlos Calbillo

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According to their literature the Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s. less

According to their literature the Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano ... more

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Brown Berets are fighting against development in the East End.

The Brown Berets are fighting against development in the East End.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the... Photo-8459161.115134 - Houston Chronicle

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

The Carnalisimo National Brown Berets were the Texas branch of the Brown Berets, which was a group that demonstrated and fought for Mexican-American rights through the “Chicano Power” movement of the 1960s.

Photo: Brown Berets De Houston.- CNBB

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